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Petroleum Ether BDH1145 Version 1.5 Revision Date 03/23/2015 Print Date 05/08/2015
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : Petroleum Ether
MSDS Number : 000000011702
Product Use Description : Solvent
Manufactured for : VWR International LLC Radnor Corporate Center Building One Suite 200 100 Matsonford Road Radnor PA 19087
For more information call : (Monday-Friday,8.00am-5:00pm) 1-800-932-5000
In case of emergency call : (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) 1-800-424-9300(USA Only) For Transportation Emergencies: 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC - Domestic) 1-613-996-6666 (CANUTEC - Canada)
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview
Form : liquid, clear
Color : colourless
Odor : hydrocarbon-like
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Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance : Flammable liquids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Central nervous system Aspiration hazard, Category 1
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements Symbol(s) :
Signal word : Danger
Hazard statements : Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Precautionary statements : Prevention : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
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Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state & federal regulations.
Carcinogenicity
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature : Substance
Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration
Petroleum Ether 8032-32-4 100.00 %
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Use oxygen as required, provided a qualified operator is present. Call a physician.
Skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Call a physician.
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Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Call a physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Notes to physician
Treatment : Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry chemical Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing : Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread media fire.
Specific hazards during : Extremely flammable. firefighting Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before igniting/flashing back to vapor source. In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. for firefighters
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Personal precautions : Wear personal protective equipment. Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Methods for cleaning up : Ventilate the area. No sparking tools should be used. Use explosion-proof equipment. Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13).
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling
Handling : Wear personal protective equipment. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Keep container tightly closed. Do not smoke. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Advice on protection against : Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces. fire and explosion Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations. Use explosion-proof equipment. Page 5 / 13
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Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. No sparking tools should be used. No smoking.
Storage Requirements for storage : Store in area designed for storage of flammable liquids. Protect areas and containers from physical damage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from direct sunlight. Store away from incompatible substances. Container hazardous when empty. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective measures : Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Engineering measures : Use with local exhaust ventilation. Prevent vapour buildup by providing adequate ventilation during and after use.
Eye protection : Do not wear contact lenses. Wear as appropriate: Safety glasses with side-shields If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Goggles or face shield, giving complete protection to eyes
Hand protection : Solvent-resistant gloves Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Replace when worn.
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Skin and body protection : Wear as appropriate: Solvent-resistant apron Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing. If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Protective suit
Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-contained breathing apparatus. Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
Hygiene measures : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Keep working clothes separately. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Exposure Guidelines Components CAS-No. Value Control Upda Basis parameters te Petroleum Ether 8032-32-4 REL : 350 mg/m3 2005 NIOSH/GUIDE :US. Recomm NIOSH: Pocket ended Guide to Chemical exposure Hazards limit (REL):
Petroleum Ether 8032-32-4 Ceil_Tim 1,800 mg/m3 2005 NIOSH/GUIDE :US. e : Ceiling NIOSH: Pocket Limit Guide to Chemical Value Hazards and Time Period (if specified) :
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Petroleum Ether 8032-32-4 STEL : 1,800 mg/m3 1989 Z1A :US. OSHA Short (400 ppm) Table Z-1-A (29 term CFR 1910.1000) exposure limit
Petroleum Ether 8032-32-4 TWA : 1,350 mg/m3 1989 Z1A :US. OSHA time (300 ppm) Table Z-1-A (29 weighted CFR 1910.1000) average
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state : liquid, clear
Color : colourless
Odor : hydrocarbon-like
pH : Note: Not applicable
Melting point/freezing point : < -73 °C
Boiling point/boiling range : 35 - 60 °C
Flash point : 0 °F (-18 °C) Method: closed cup
Evaporation rate : > 10 Method: Compared to Butyl acetate.
Lower explosion limit : 1 %(V)
Upper explosion limit : 5.9 %(V)
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Vapor pressure : 53.33 hPa at 20 °C(68 °F)
Vapor density : 2.5 Note: (Air = 1.0)
Density : 0.64 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Water solubility : 0.004 g/l at 20 °C
Ignition temperature : 288 °C
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous : Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. reactions Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks. Keep away from direct sunlight.
Incompatible materials to : Acids avoid Bases Oxidizing agents May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings.
Hazardous decomposition : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be products produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2)
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: 3400 ppm Exposure time: 4 h Species: Rat
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Further information on ecology Additional ecological : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. information The product can be accumulated in water organisms.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods : Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT UN/ID No. : UN 1268 Proper shipping name : Petroleum distillates, n.o.s. Class 3 Packing group II Hazard Labels 3
IATA UN/ID No. : UN 1268 Description of the goods : Petroleum distillates, n.o.s. Class : 3
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Packaging group : II Hazard Labels : 3 Packing instruction (cargo : 364 aircraft) Packing instruction : 353 (passenger aircraft) Packing instruction : Y341 (passenger aircraft)
IMDG UN/ID No. : UN 1268 Description of the goods : Petroleum distillates, n.o.s. Class : 3 Packaging group : II Hazard Labels : 3 EmS Number : F-E, S-E Marine pollutant : no
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventories
US. Toxic Substances : On TSCA Inventory Control Act
Australia. Industrial : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory Chemical (Notification and Assessment) Act
Canada. Canadian : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL. Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Domestic Substances List (DSL)
Japan. Kashin-Hou Law List : Not in compliance with the inventory
Korea. Toxic Chemical : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory Control Law (TCCL) List
Philippines. The Toxic : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Page 11 / 13
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Act
China. Inventory of Existing : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory Chemical Substances
New Zealand. Inventory of : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory Chemicals (NZIoC), as published by ERMA New Zealand
National regulatory information
SARA 302 Components : No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components : This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards : Fire Hazard Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard
California Prop. 65 : This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.
New Jersey RTK : Petroleum Ether 8032-32-4
Pennsylvania RTK : Petroleum Ether 8032-32-4
WHMIS Classification : B2 : Flammable liquid D2B : Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects
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This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION HMIS III NFPA Health hazard : 2* 1 Flammability : 4 4 Physical Hazard : 0 Instability : 0
* - Chronic health hazard
Hazard rating and rating systems (e.g. HMIS® III, NFPA): This information is intended solely for the use of individuals trained in the particular system.
Further information
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. This information should not constitute a guarantee for any specific product properties.
Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions. Previous Issue Date : 06/20/2012 Prepared by Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies Product Stewardship Group
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